Carole Mortimer Books In Order
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Christmas Alpha | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dark Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadow Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Midnight Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Renegade Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warrior Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rogue Alpha | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Savage Alpha | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bennett Family Books
To Love Again | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Loving Gift | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Chance at Love | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Christmas Affair | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Buenos Aires Nights Books
A Taste of the Forbidden | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Touch of Notoriety | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Calendar Mistress Books
His Cinderella Mistress | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Unwilling Mistress | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Deserving Mistress | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Castonbury Park Books
Flirting with Ruin | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wicked Lord Montague | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Housemaid's Scandalous Secret | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lady Who Broke the Rules | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lady of Shame | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Illegitimate Montague | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unbefitting a Lady | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scandalous Whispers | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Redemption of a Fallen Woman | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Stranger at Castonbury | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Christmas Surrender Books
Snowbound Seduction | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just One Last Night | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Christmas Virgin | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Night in the Palace | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Copeland Sisters Books
The Lady Gambles | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lady Forfeits | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lady Confesses | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dance with the Devil Books
Matteo | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leon | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Killian | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jericho | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kieran | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dangerous Dukes Books
Pleasured by a Duke/Marcus Wilding | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Zachary Black | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darian Hunter | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Griffin Stone | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christian Seaton | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rufus Drake | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books
Publication Order of Daring Duchesses Books
Some Like It Wicked | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Some Like to Shock | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dark Nights With A Billionaire Books
Publication Order of The Devilish D'Angelos Books
A Bargain with the Enemy | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Prize Beyond Jewels | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A D'Angelo Like No Other | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dinner At 8 Books
Publication Order of Do Not Disturb Books
Publication Order of Dragon Hearts Books
Nathaniel | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deryk | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bryn | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dylan | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grigor | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Garrett | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Aeran & Rhys | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragon Reunion | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Expecting Books
Riccardo's Secret Child | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Baby Verdict | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Baby Scandal | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of In Love With Her Boss Books
Publication Order of International Bad Boys Books
Publication Order of International Billionaires Books
Publication Order of King-Hamilton Books
Trust Summer Madness | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Everlasting Love | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Kingston Security Books
Kingston's Ransom | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kingston's Captive | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kingston's Redemption | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kingston's Enigma | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kingston's Salvation | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Knight Security Books
Resisting Alexandre | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Defying Asher | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Challenging Gabriel | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Capturing Caleb | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tempting Zander | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Enticing Ian | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seducing Ethan | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Latin Lovers Books
Publication Order of The Lyonedes Legacy Books
Defying Drakon | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Reputation Precedes Him | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Marriage and Mistletoe Books
Publication Order of The Marriage Bargain Books
Ruthless Husband, Convenient Wife | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Bid for a Bride | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Millionaire's Chosen Bride | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Spaniard's Marriage Bargain : The Marriage Bargain | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Modern-Day Knights Books
Publication Order of Nanny Wanted! Books
Publication Order of 9 To 5 Books
Two's Company | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Very Personal Assistant | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Notorious St. Claires Books
At the Duke's Service | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rake's Wicked Proposal | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Duke's Cinderella Bride | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lady Arabella's Scandalous Marriage | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rogue's Disgraced Lady | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Prince Brothers Books
Prince's Passion | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Prince's Pleasure | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Prince's Love-Child | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Quinlan/Somerville-Smythe Books
Publication Order of Regency Club Venus Books
Bastian's Surrender | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gabriel's Torment | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Benedict's Challenge | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
James's Lady | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Regency Lovers Books
Indecent | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Obsession | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Craving | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forbidden | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Surrender | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scandal | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Regency Scandal Books
Wanton | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wild | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wayward | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sinful | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Regency Sinners Books
Wicked Torment | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Surrender | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Scandal | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Deception | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Captive | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Temptation | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Sinner | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Christmas | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Regency Unlaced Books
The Duke's Mistress | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Claimed by the Marquis | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Taken by the Earl | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pursued by the Viscount | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Desired by a Lord | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Captured by a Gentleman | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seduced by a Marquis | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tamed by the Earl | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Russian Dragon Heat Books
Vladimir | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vaughn | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Viktor | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Ruthless Regency Dukes Books
The Wager | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mistress | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Widow | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Guardian | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hero | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Scandal In The Spotlight Books
A Game with One Winner | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rumors on the Red Carpet / The Talk of Hollywood | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Scandalous St. Claires Books
The Reluctant Duke | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Taming the Last St. Claire | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Return of the Renegade | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Sicilian Gambrellis Saga Books
The Sicilian's Ruthless Marriage Revenge | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At the Sicilian Count's Command | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sicilian's Innocent Mistress | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of A Season of Secrets Books
Not Just a Governess | (0) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Not Just a Wallflower | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Secret Passions Books
A Secret Vengeance | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wolfe's Temptress | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At Her Boss's Bidding | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Love-Child | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Unexpected Pregnancy | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Vengeance Affair | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Steele Protectors Books
Logan | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Atticus | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bryce | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rourke | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Haydn | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lucan | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Tango: It Takes Two... Books
Publication Order of To Be Bachelor Brothers Books
To Woo a Wife | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Be a Husband | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Be a Bridegroom | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of To Love Bachelor Sisters Books
To Mend a Marriage | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Have a Husband | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Become a Bride | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Make a Marriage | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of To Marry Bachelor Cousins Books
To Marry McKenzie | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Marry McCloud | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Marry McAllister | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Twin Tycoons Books
The Redemption of Darius Sterne | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Taming of Xander Sterne | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Virgin Brides, Arrogant Husbands Books
Publication Order of Wedlocked! Books
Bride by Blackmail | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Claiming His Christmas Bride | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Billionaire's Marriage Bargain | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Untouched Until Marriage | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Diamond for Del Rio's Housekeeper | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wedded, Bedded, Betrayed | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trapped by Vialli's Vows | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Claimed for the Leonelli Legacy | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Queen by Desert Decree | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Passionate Winter | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Only Lover | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tempted By Desire | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tempestuous Flame | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Savage Interlude | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deceit of a Pagan | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Engaged to Jarrod Stone | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Yesterday's Scars | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fear of Love | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Brand of Possession | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living Together | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Flame of Desire | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ice in His Veins | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Satan's Master | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Devil Lover | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
First Love, Last Love | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Freedom to Love | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Point of No Return | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love's Duel | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Perfect Partner | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadowed Stranger | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Burning Obsession | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Red Rose for Love | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forgotten Lover | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Captive Loving | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Elusive Lover | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forbidden Surrender | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Golden Fever | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Passion from the Past | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hidden Love | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love's Only Deception | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fantasy Girl | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love Unspoken | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heaven Here On Earth | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lifelong Affair | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Subtle Revenge | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Undying Love | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pagan Enchantment | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Failed Marriage | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sensual Encounter | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hard To Get | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Lost Love | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Untamed | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
An Unwilling Desire | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Past Revenge | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lady Surrender | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A No Risk Affair | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tempestuous Affair | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cherish Tomorrow | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Passionate Lover | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lovers in the Afternoon | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Devil's Price | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darkness Into Light | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Knight's Possession | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gypsy | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
No Longer a Dream | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wade Dynasty | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Glass Slippers and Unicorns | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hawk's Prey | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Merlyn's Magic | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Velvet Promise | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Rogue and a Pirate | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
After the Loving | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tangled Hearts | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Taggart's Woman | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Witchchild | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secret Passion | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wish for the Moon | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Uncertain Destiny | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Elusive as the Unicorn | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Memories of the Past | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Romance Of A Lifetime | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mother of the Bride | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Jilted Bridegroom | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Private Lives | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Elusive Obsession | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hunter's Moon | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gracious Lady | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return Engagement | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
War of Love | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One-Man Woman | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wildest Dreams | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Marriage To Remember | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Married by Contract | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Joined By Marriage | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Married By Christmas | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Yuletide Seduction | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trials by Marriage | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Man to Marry | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Engagement Is Announced | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bound by Contract | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Virgin | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Man She'll Marry | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Keeping Luke's Secret | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Separate Bedrooms | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Innocent Virgin | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pregnant with the Billionaire's Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Infamous Italian's Secret Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Master's Mistress | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Surrender to the Past | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Talk of Hollywood | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Puppy for Christmas | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heavenly Angels | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snowbound with the Billionaire | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At the Ruthless Billionaire's Command | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Taming the Notorious Billionaire | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
A Wickedly Pleasurable Wager | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Some Like It Scandalous | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Darling Valentine | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Not Just a Seduction | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Balfour Brides Books
Bella and the Merciless Sheikh / Bella\'s Disgrace | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kat and the Dare-Devil Spaniard | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Zoe and the Tormented Tycoon / Zoe's Lesson | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sophie and the Scorching Sicilian / Sophie's Seduction | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Balfour Legacy | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mia and the Powerful Greek / Mia's Scandal | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Olivia and the Billionaire Cattle King / Olivia's Awakening | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Annie's Secret | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Emily's Innocence | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of International Billionaires Books
The Italian Count's Defiant Bride | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blackmailed into the Greek Tycoon's Bed | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Prince's Waitress Wife | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At The Argentinean Billionaire's Bidding | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ruthless Billionaires Virgin | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sheikh's Love-Child | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Latin Lovers Books
Publication Order of Foreign Affairs Books
Publication Order of In Love With Her Boss Books
His Virgin Secretary | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Billionaire Boss's Bride | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Fitzmanning Miscellany Books
Justine and the Noble Viscount | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Charlotte and the Wicked Lord | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Annalise and the Scandalous Rake | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Regency Christmas Proposals | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How To Marry a Rake | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Shy Duchess | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Not So Respectable Gentleman? | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Christmas Miracles | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nearly Weds! | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Romancing the Holidays Bundle 2009 | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scandalous Regency Nights | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mistletoe Wishes | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas with a Billionaire | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Carole Mortimer is a prolific British author who has been active since about 1978. She was born in or around 1960 in England, and grew up to be a prominent voice in the romance literary genre. She has authored dozens of novels and several series, as well as contributing to several multi-author collections.
Carole Mortimer was born in a very rural section of east England. She was the youngest of three children, with two older brothers. She initially studied nursing, but soon left her studies on account of a back injury to work as a supervisor for a stationary company, where she began writing her first manuscript at a very young age.
Carole grew up reading Harlequin Mills and Boon fiction, allegedly starting to read their romance novels at around the age of eleven years old. She became infatuated with this literature, and always had a deep-seeded intention to create fiction such as this.
She sent her manuscript to the Harlequin Mills and Boon publisher in the UK, but this first attempt was rejected. However, a later attempt was ultimately published by Harlequin Mills and Boon as The Passionate Winter in 1978. This would start the career of a truly innovative pioneer in the romance literary genre and sub-genres.
The Passionate Winter tells the story of Leigh, who falls in love with Piers—the wise and sophisticated father of her boyfriend, Gavin. The sensual and almost taboo subject matter of Mortimer’s fictional works such as this quickly caught on with audiences, and she then went on to become one of Harlequin Mills and Boon’s most prolific and celebrated of their extensive roster of authors.
One of Carole Mortimer’s earliest serials was the King-Hamilton series. First published in the early 1980s, this sequence included two novels, with themes of love, revenge, passion and betrayal. In addition to being among the earliest of Carole Mortimer’s serial work, King-Hamilton is also one of the most beloved amongst her fans.
Carole Mortimer has become well known for her provocative, sensual and suspenseful romance novels, such as the Alpha series—which tell stories of powerful men and the women in their lives. Carole Mortimer has also ventured extensively into the billionaire romance genre, such as in the holiday-themed Billionaire Under the Mistletoe.
Her settings often evoke mood through visual, aural and tactile imagery of seasons changing, coinciding with the throes of passion happening within her main characters. Class distinction plays a role in much of her work—as the sexual politics of interacting classes provides fuel for much of the romantic tension pervading Carole Mortimer’s body of work.
Her characters are often powerful figures (the protagonists are predominantly female) who face challenges but overcome them as the stories progress. Many of the male characters are prominently vain, often prestigious, and even dangerous in some instances. The theme of gender dynamics pervades much of Carole Mortimer’s body of work.
Another one of Carole Mortimer’s earliest series is of the Bennett Family, which was first published in 1988. The series consists of tales of lust and love, with many forbidden romances and unlikely love stories. She also included another holiday-themed novel in the series—with A Christmas Affair continuing Carole Mortimer’s use of winter imagery and holiday traditions as literary devices.
At a later stage in her career, Carole Mortimer also began to create historical romance novels, which have been included in the Harlequin Mills and Boon Historical series. Though known for her consistently sensual and suspenseful work, she is very dynamic for a romance author—often venturing into various other sub-genres and categories.
Carole Mortimer’s output of literary work averages around a half dozen novels published each year—sometimes more and sometimes less, but always with an admirable quality of writing. She has been the recipient of some very notable awards, honors and recognitions. Perhaps most notably, in 2012, she had the distinct honor of being recognized by Queen Elizabeth the Second for her outstanding service to literature.
Carole Mortimer’s family did not move far from their humble rural village (it is said that her parents still reside in the very house in which Carole had been born) but Carole herself relocated eventually. She married Peter, a father of two, with whom she lives on the beautiful Isle of Man (a small island between Ireland and England).
The family live a picturesque and idyllic life, and Carole and her husband are very much in love with one another. The beautiful scenery on Isle of Man reflect much of the imagery brought up in Carole’s fiction. Carole loves drawing a fire in her home as the seasons change from summer, to autumn, and winter.
After she married Peter, Carole gave birth to four more children with him. All four of these children are male, which Carole jokes about as she is often living in a world heavily populated by male influence. There is apparently about a twenty two year age difference between the youngest of their children and the oldest.
Over the course of her career, Carole Mortimer has established an unprecedented stature for a serial romance author. She has drawn a great deal of attention to the genre, and maintained a loyal fan base and an always interesting body of work.
Nevertheless, Carole Mortimer’s stories and/or characters have yet to be adapted into other forms of media, such as in television or cinematic form. But her entire literary catalogue is easily accessible online, through major online book retailers (such as Amazon) as well as on her very own website: www.carolemortimer.co.uk.
If ever there were an author’s work fit for a screen adaptation, it would very likely be Carole Mortimer’s. Much of her work is serialized, and she has kept a loyal fan base for decades now. Sooner or later a producer might recognize potential in Mortimer’s fiction and have it adapted to other media (perhaps television, perhaps film, or maybe in new media).
Genre novels go through peaks and valleys of popularity, and Carole Mortimer’s pioneering contributions to the broader romantic fiction genre secure her in history as a champion of this form of literature. Mortimer revived the literary tradition with an early and prolific output that retained a consistently high level of quality. Largely because of Carole Mortimer’s extensive and immense contributions to romantic fiction, the serialized romance has been a staple for many avid readers and probably will remain so for years to come.
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